In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 1 minutes, completing the 1428km route in 16h 0min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 62,107 less, the Aiways U5 beats the Audi SQ8 e-tron by 1 minutes on this route.
The Audi SQ8 e-tron's 366km range doesn't beat the Aiways U5's 320km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Aiways U5
- Total time: 16h 0min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~268 kWh
- Distance: 1428km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Aiways U5 |
Audi SQ8 e-tron |
| Travel time |
16h 0min |
16h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Aiways U5 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (22 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Rho Sud, Rho (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Rome
Audi SQ8 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire du Chien Blanc, Gissey-le-Vieil (17 min, 25% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (23 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Aiways U5 Won
The Aiways U5 achieved a 1-minute advantage over Audi SQ8 e-tron on this 1428km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~268 kWh vs ~414 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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